Gifts for Shooters

Buying a gift for a shooting enthusiast can be a challenging task, because it's sometimes difficult to discern what exactly a shooter wants or needs. Most shooters do a good job of buying guns and accessories for themselves. However, a few inexpensive items are solid gift ideas for any marksman, no matter the discipline.

  1. Electronic Earmuffs

    • Shooting and hearing protection go hand-in-hand. Electronic noise-canceling earmuffs are what the professionals use, and they are an upgrade from traditional hearing protection. The earmuffs allow the wearer to hear ambient sounds and conversations through a built-in amplifier. Each ear cup has an external microphone to pick up sounds. However, when a gun fires, the amplifier shuts down to provide the wearer with full-rated protection.

    Memberships and Subscriptions

    • Club memberships and magazine subscriptions are luxury items for any shooting enthusiast. Ideal organizations to join include the National Rifle Association and the International Defensive Pistol Association. Shooting periodicals include "Guns and Ammo," "Shotgun Report" and "American Handgunner." A membership at a local range or shooting club is also a quality gift idea.

    Range Bag

    • When shooters go to the range for practice or competitions, they need to carry a lot of accessories. A range bag is best way to securely transport everything. A quality range bag can run from around $20 to as much as $75 at time of publication. Most bags can accommodate two or three firearms, ammunition, clips and other accessories. Even if your shooter already owns a range bag, it can never hurt to purchase a better one.

    Ammunition

    • Every shooter needs ammunition.

      If the shooting enthusiast you're buying for goes to the range once or twice a week, ammunition will always be a welcomed gift. You can purchase a gift card or certificate to the gun store he frequents if you're not sure about what ammunition to buy. Make sure you purchase practice or range rounds in the caliber that corresponds with the weapons he uses.